Travel 3 Days in Yerevan: Best Vacation Spots in Yerevan

Day 1 | Morning

Garni Temple

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 22 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 4P7J+22Q, Garni 2215, Armenia

Garni Temple is a Hellenistic temple building in Armenia, and it is also a complete Hellenistic temple in the east of the world. The temple was built in the 1st century AD in the era of Roman Emperor Nero and Armenian King Tiridates I. The Yuan building was destroyed in the earthquake in 1679. Today, what tourists see is the restoration of the archaeological community in the Brezhnev era of the Soviet Union. In the restoration, many building components scattered on the site were used. There are still many historical relics around the temple. For example, there is a Roman bathroom ruins in the far southwest corner, which also preserves the mosaic of the goddess of the sea.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: an amazing temple! it is the only one left in the whole Caucasus region! definitely visit when in Armenia!

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Garni Temple, National Matenadaran of Armenia next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

National Matenadaran of Armenia

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 2.4 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 53 Mashtots Avenue, Yerevan 0009 Armenia

In 2013, the new Armenian National Museum of Ancient Books was built, but the Souvenirs Department is still on both sides of the old museum. In the museum, you can see the ancient documents of Armenia that have been preserved since the establishment of the script in the 5th century AD. Among them, there are 17,000 numbered manuscripts and various ancient books with a number of 100,000. The collection is the largest in the world. Most of the exhibits that visitors see in the exhibition area are replicas, but each one has a history, including most of the important books in Armenian history.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Grand Hotel Yerevan - Small Luxury Hotels of The World is the best places.

Grand Hotel Yerevan - Small Luxury Hotels of The World

Just 200 metres from the National Art Gallery and 500 metres from the Opera Theatre, this 5-star hotel in Yerevan offers a stylish spa with outdoor pool, an Italian restaurant with panoramic views of Charles Aznavour Square, and free Wi-Fi.Featuring a grand fa?ade, the Royal Tulip Grand Hotel Yerevan has classic-style rooms with flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and tea/coffee maker.A sauna, solarium, and gym can be found in the Royal Tulip Grand Hotel’s spacious spa area. A wide range of massages and beauty treatments can also be booked.The Rossini restaurant serves traditional Mediterranean food and Armenian-style cuisine. Guests can also relax in the 24-hour Dolce Vita bar and tea room, located in the beautiful conservatory. You can enjoy live music in the property's winter garden every evening.Valet parking is available at the Royal Tulip Grand Hotel Yerevan. The 24-hour reception can arrange shuttles to Zvartnots International Airport, 10 km away.

Day 2 | Morning

Republic Square

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 5GH7+33C, Yerevan, Armenia

Republic Square, the city center of Yerevan, formerly known as Lenin Square. The surrounding area of the square is also the core building area of Armenia: the northeast corner is the office area of the Armenian Central Government Office and the Prime Minister's Office; a little further away is the Vernisage weekend flea market. In the north is the National Museum of Armenia, the National Gallery, the Museum of Literature and Art, etc.; in the northwest corner is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries; in the southwest corner is the Marriott Armenia Hotel; in the southeast is the State Post and Telecommunications Administration and other departments. Most of the buildings are built with local rich red, pink and white rocks, with pink as the main color. The Armenian National Day military parade is also held in this square.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Hraparak is the central town square in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. It consists of two sections: an oval roundabout and a trapezoid-shaped section which contains a pool with musical fountains. The square is surrounded by five major buildings built in pink and yellow tuffin the neoclassical style with extensive use of Armenian motifs.This architectural ensemble includes the Government House, the History Museum and the National Gallery, Armenia Marriott Hotel and the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Transport and Communications. The square was originally designed by Alexander Tamanian in 1924.The construction of most of the buildings was completed by the 1950s; the last building—the National Gallery—was completed in 1977.

Trip.com User: The singing fountains in the Republic square are beautiful! The space is huge and spacious.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Republic Square, you can head to Cafesjian Museum of Art, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Cafesjian Museum of Art

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Tamanyan str. 10, Yerevan 0009, Armenia

An art museum in Yerevan. The location of the museum is also the commanding height of the city. It is very good to see the night view here at night. The museum houses some of Gerrard's works.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Golden Palace Hotel Yerevan is the best places.

Golden Palace Hotel Yerevan

Set in Yerevan, 3-minutes walk from Republic Square, Golden Palace Boutique Hotel features a fitness centre, as well as free WiFi. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Armenian Opera and Ballet Theatre and History Museum of Armenia. Guests can enjoy meals on rooftop restaurant and have drinks at the bar. Free private parking is also available. Designed with marble bathrooms and classic Italian furniture, the soul of the hotel lies in the charming cultural decor. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Golden Palace Boutique Hotel provides some rooms that have a balcony, and every room is equipped with a coffee machine. The rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. The hotel offers a hot tub. A continental breakfast is available daily at Golden Palace Boutique Hotel. 24-hour assistance is available at the reception. Property offers car rental and provides tour packages upon request. Blue Mosque is 800 metres from Golden Palace Boutique Hotel. Zvartnots International Airport is 12 km away.

Day 3 | Morning

History Museum Of Armenia

Opening Hours: Open on Wed,Sun,11:00am-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Tue,Thu-Fri,11:00am-6:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

The Armenian History Museum, located just north of Republic Square in the center of Yerevan, was built in the Soviet era. The exhibits in the museum cover all periods of Armenia from antiquity to the time before its incorporation into the Soviet Union in 1921.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: It’s very interesting . Pictures by famous arists. So I spent 2-3 hours there and there is info in English .

Trip.com User: it's a hraparak square

Day 3 | Afternoon

Geghard Monastery nearby is the top choice before you leave History Museum Of Armenia and hit the road.

Geghard Monastery

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 4RR9+74, Mets Gilanlar, Armenia

The Gegard Monastery was built very early, but now tourists see the existing monastery, which was built in the 13th century AD by the Zakarian and Proshian families of Armenian nobles. The monastery is built in the rock, and the space utilization is very scientific. It is more remote than the Garni Temple, and most tourists will start from Yerevan and visit with attractions such as the Garni Temple. Geghard means "Holy Spear", "Holy Spear": according to legend, the spear used by Roman soldiers to pierce Jesus' body before Jesus went to the cross. It is said that the monastery was built to house part of the "Holy Spear".

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